The Gray Wolf Throne (Seven Realms #3)
by Cinda Williams Chima
Goodreads Summary: Han Alister thought he
had already lost everyone he loved. But when he finds his friend Rebecca
Morley near death in the Spirit Mountains, Han knows that nothing
matters more than saving her. The costs of his efforts are steep, but
nothing can prepare him for what he soon discovers: the beautiful,
mysterious girl he knew as Rebecca is none other than Raisa ana ’Marianna,
heir to the Queendom of the Fells...(more).
Review: This is the third book in the Seven Realm series, which will have a total of four books. It picks up about a month after the second book ends, and is truly a well written, epic fantasy adventure, similar to such books as Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones. Even though it is categorized as teen fiction, it doesn't make it any less rewarding to read (each of the three books so far are 500+ pages long!). The book moves fairly slowly like the first two books, but I felt that many of the flaws that I found previously were not an issue in this book. As with the previous books, this one was rich in character and plot development. The main two protagonists, Raisa and Han, are worth rooting for, and the rest of the characters are intriguing and complex. Once again, I enjoyed how Chima has blurred the lines between good and evil in the characters. Each character has their own agenda, whether or not they're on the same side. The political intrigue played more of a prominent role in this book than
the last two, and while I usually don't enjoy such books, Chima did a
wonderful job in balancing it with action and romance so that the reader
doesn't get bored. I am very much looking forward to the next, and
last, book of the series, which doesn't come out until fall 2012.
Rating: 4/5
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